It was hot and hazy as these riders rolled through the valley near Ferguson.	Chris Clarida, Harold Bowlin and cycling coach Keith Summerford  at Whippoorwill
The Morganton Mafia takes a break at Whippoowill Academy	A paceline powers past Laura Foster's gravesite in Caldwell County.
Luther Ashby, 74, is stylin' in his full BMCC kit. He was one of the oldest riders on the tour.	Now this is my idea of a rest stop!
Sparta's Debbie Brady (right) isn't ready to trade in her washing machine for an old-timey wash board.	A wagoner spurs his team on at Fort Defiance.
Natasha Ray's 50-miler was the longest bike ride of her life.	Deborah Boulware and Debbie Brady chill out on the steps of Gen. Lenoir's 1792 home.
Kisa Posey and her dog greet some riders at Fort Defiance	These riders had  it made in the shade.